BSNL’s new app has a WhatsApp 'rival', rewards for watching ads and more: 12 things to know

BSNL’s new app has a WhatsApp 'rival', rewards for watching ads and more: 12 things to know

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has revamped its Android app. Called My BSNL app, the app offers a range of features including bill payment, fancy numbers and more. There's also a chat feature that allows users to chat with other BSNL users free of cost. Here's all this and more that My BSNL app offers:

The app is available for non-BSNL users as well. Though they do not get all the app's features.

The app offers users to rewards for "viewing and engaging with nominated advertising campaigns."

These reward points can be redeemed on partner brands or get cash back to select digital wallets, claims BSNL.

BSNL claims to show users ads based of their interests and preferences. The app lists 18 categories, including politics and arts and entertainment.

Users can opt-out of this reward programme any time. There's also an option to limit time and frequency of these ads.

The app also allows users to pay utility bills, do recharge and more.

As an added benefit of 'My BSNL Rewards membership' BSNL users will get access to AddFone service, which allows users to call and chat with members of their address book -- just like WhatsApp.

Users can also check their payments and transaction history within the app.